Taaffeite

Opal

Facts about Taaffeite and Opal

Taaffeite

Opal

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Tanzania, Sri Lanka, China

Ethiopia

1.2 Color

Colorless

Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Mercury

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Earth, Air, Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Projective, Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Cupid

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Astral Projection, Psychicism

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.611.98-2.25

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

None

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO₂ · nH₂O

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

None

3.3 Dispersion

0.02None

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.70-1.731.37-1.52

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.055Not Available

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Color grading system

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Taaffeite Vs Opal Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Taaffeite Vs Opal specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Taaffeite and Opal Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Taaffeite and Opal, before you finalize to buy one.

Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Opal, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet. Opal, which is classic Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.